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Hoover Mayor Proclaims September as GYN Cancer Awareness Month
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Kelly Rice, Doris Moody and Mayor Ivey (click for larger image)
Kelly Rice, Doris Moody and Mayor Ivey (click for larger image)
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September is National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. In accordance with the need to raise awareness to these types of cancer, their impact on Alabama, the need for research and improved screening tests, and support for women battling these diseases, a major initiative was established to encourage cities and businesses across the state to participate in "A State of Teal." 

The Laura Crandall Brown Foundation is excited to sponsor this awareness campaign for gynecologic cancers.  These include ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers.  This is the fifth year since this effort was first established and it is making a great impact across our state.

In accordance with this campaign, The Honorable Gary Ivey, Mayor of the City of Hoover, presented a proclamation declaring September Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Hoover at the City Council meeting on September 6, 2016. On hand to accept the proclamation was Kelly Rice, ovarian cancer survivor, Hoover resident, and A State of Teal Chairperson, and Doris Moody, A State of Teal committee member. Both Kelly and Doris are Laura Crandall Brown Foundation board members.

In addition to the issuance of the proclamation, the City is participating in this awareness campaign by illulminating some city properties in teal during the month.

See coverage of the proclamation presentation in the Shelby County Reporter. Thanks to the City of Hoover and Mayor Ivey for helping us to raise awareness to the symptoms of GYN Cancer!

Visit our website at www.AStateOfTeal.org for more information to view a list of all participating buildings and municipalities.

Additional resources may be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/AStateOfTeal) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/AStateOfTeal).

Contacts: Kelly Rice (Chair), Lindsay Giadrosich (LCBF Special Events and Awareness Coordinator), Jennifer Smiley and Doris Moody (www.AStateOfTeal.org/Contact)